System Description - M/T Models

Power is supplied at all times
- to ignition switch terminal 1
- through 40 A fusible link (letter g, located in the fuse and fusible link box).

With the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied through 10A fuse [No.26, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
- to park/neutral position relay terminal 1.

Also, with the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied
- from ignition switch terminal 5
- to park/neutral position relay terminal 3.

When the clutch pedal is depressed, ground is supplied
- to park/neutral position relay terminal 2 through the clutch interlock switch
- from body grounds M15, M71 and M76.

Then park/neutral position relay is energized and power is supplied
- from park/neutral position relay terminal 5
- to starter motor harness connector terminal 2.

The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and starter motor. The starter motor is grounded to the engine block. With power and ground supplied, cranking occurs and the engine starts.